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I
don't think my dog has worms, but should I worm him anyway?
Yes. Dogs need to be routinely wormed. The RCVS recommends
worming dogs every three months, because of the risk to
humans of toxicara, a worm that can cause blindness in
children.
N.B. pet cats need worming too. We suggest every 3 months.
However, if the cat is a hunter monthly
worming is recommended.
Is it really necessary for me to get my female dog neutered?
It is recommended to get your bitch spayed, if you do not
want to breed from her. Spaying her will be beneficial
in the long run as she won't come into season, so you do
not need to worry about roaming males howling in your garden,
unwanted pregnancy, or the risk of her straying to find
a mate. Spaying at an early age has also been shown to
reduce the risk of mammary tumours, prevent pyometras (an
infection of the uterus) and ovarian cancer.
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